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Learn about Worker Protection Laws from this Fact Sheet from the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. If you believe an employer is violating the law, learn about how to file a complaint from this New York State Explainer.

Updated 4/20/2020 CARES Act Stimulus – IRS FAQ on Stimulus Who will receive Stimulus and how much will they receive: Single tax filer with adjusted gross income below $75,000, and married couples filing jointly with adjusted gross income below $150,000

Like all of us around the city, country, and world, TakeRoot Justice is adjusting to the new and ever changing situation of COVID-19. It’s a stressful time, but also a reminder of how interconnected we are. It’s a moment for

We are a team of attorneys and advocates working with organizers and base building groups across New York City to help tenants fight harassment, obtain repairs, and stand up to the gentrification and displacement pressures plaguing the city.

“The developers are on notice that if they don’t work with communities to come up with plans that work with everybody, we’ll see them in court,” said Paula Segal, a lawyer with TakeRoot Justice who is representing some of the